All articles by David Robinson – Page 94

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    V.Group acquires Global Marine Travel

    2019-03-05T11:36:00Z

    V.Group and Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) have switched their agency and marine travel interests between each other. It has not been disclosed if any money has changed hands or whether it is a straight swop of two business activities.

  • The port of Molinar is undergoing a €3m revamp
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    €3.1m upgrade for Balearic port

    2019-03-04T15:29:00Z

    A €3.1m upgrade to the port of Molinar in Palma de Mallorca is due to begin on March 18. The upgrade will include improvements to the marine facilities and related onshore buildings.

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    DMCA upgrades Sea Dubai initiative

    2019-03-01T08:00:00Z

    The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has used the 2019 Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) to launch new smart services and unveil an upgrade to the Sea Dubai initiative launched a year ago.

  • The Dubai Harbour project is due for completion in 2020
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    UAE to introduce 180-day cruising permit

    2019-02-28T12:45:00Z

    The UAE is planning to introduce a 180-day cruising permit once a number of outstanding points have been resolved. The initiative forms part of the country’s future strategy to attract more superyachts to the region, and its ambitions to develop the UAE’s marinas – particularly in Dubai – for winter ...

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    Gulf Craft focuses on non-superyacht range at DIBS

    2019-02-27T11:19:00Z

    Gulf Craft is calling 2019 “The Year of Nomad Yachts” as it harnesses a smart approach to family yachting with its range of environment-friendly vessels. In line with its serious steps to reduce its carbon footprint, Gulf Craft will be offering customers the solar-power option for all its yachts in ...

  • Oceanco's 105m Esquel is an exploration vessel with superyacht sophistication
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    Oceanco unveils new explorer SY concept in Dubai

    2019-02-27T10:28:00Z

    The unveiling of a new superyacht concept by Oceanco has been a regular feature at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) for several years, and for 2019 that concept is the 105m Esquel explorer superyacht. Oceanco says the design was “conceived and designed to explore new territories”.

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    Greek government approves marine tourism project

    2019-02-26T10:14:00Z

    New €40m marina planned for Santorini

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    Egyptian firm makes first-time DIBS appearance

    2019-02-26T08:54:00Z

    Dolphin Marine Group, an Egyptian supplier of marine equipment and services, is making its first-ever appearance at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) to grow its Middle East presence and highlight its planned expansion for later this year.

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    SUTL Enterprise reports fall in 2018 net profit

    2019-02-21T14:33:00Z

    Singapore-listed marina developer and operator, SUTL Enterprise Ltd, has reported a net profit of S$5.8m for the year ended December 31, 2018. This is a 14% fall compared with the restated S$6.8m recorded in 2017. Earnings per share slipped to S6.71 cents as against S7.81 cents in the year previous.

  • The 80m Bilgin 263 is the largest yacht built in Turkey to date
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    Bilgin Yachts joins SYBAss

    2019-02-21T10:54:00Z

    Turkey’s Bilgin Yachts has joined SYBAss, the Superyacht Builders Association. Membership is only granted to a yard once it has built three superyachts over 40m (131ft) in length.

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    Berthon acquires UK marine firms

    2019-02-19T12:37:00Z

    The Berthon group of companies in the UK has acquired BHG Marine and Willow Marine through its Lymington Marina subsidiary. The move comes not longer after the company acquired Marine IP, producer of the VersaDock mooring system.

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    Marine & Property Group has busy start to 2019

    2019-02-19T10:37:00Z

    The Marine & Property Group (MPG), which operates four marinas in Wales, has had an active start to 2019 with the opening of a new shed at its Cardiff shipyard, the launch of a discounted yachting visitor offering, and plans to purchase a building in its Aberystwyth marina to house ...

  • Birchwood has plans for several new motoryacht models
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    British motoryacht brand restructures

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    UK motoryacht brand Birchwood, which is more than 50 years’ old, is planning to relaunch following a crowdfunding initiative. The company has plans for several new models.

  • The 600-berth Rhodes Marina caters to yachts from 9m-64m
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    Greece extends marina privatisation plans

    2019-02-06T15:53:00Z

    Greece’s privatisation agency, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), is moving forward on two more marina privatisation projects in Mykonos and Rhodes. The news follows the acceptance, earlier this year, of an improved bid for Chios Marina. Meanwhile, the finalisation of the Alimos Marina privatisation is still awaited.

  • Sanlorenzo chairman Massimo Perotti, Bluegame CEO Carla Demaria, and Sanlorenzo CEO Ferruccio Rossi
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    Sanlorenzo turnover up 27% in 2018

    2019-02-05T15:57:00Z

    Sanlorenzo names two new CEOs; forecasts 20% further growth for 2019 based on ambitious plans for new products, facilities and acquisitions

  • The new refit facility is expected to create a boom in marine jobs
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    NZ$100m boost to Auckland’s marine infrastructure

    2019-02-05T10:44:00Z

    Auckland’s marine infrastructure is to receive a NZ$100m boost with plans to develop a new refit facility located at Site 18 in the city’s Wynyard Quarter. The new facility is expected to create a boom in marine jobs and deliver significant marine and tourism spending.

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    Cayman Registry continues to dominate world superyacht fleet

    2019-01-31T10:08:00Z

      The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) continues to dominate the flagged superyacht market, according to the latest CISR statistics.

  • Nautor's ClubSwan 36 features an inboard version of Torqeedo’s Cruise 10.0 electric drive system
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    New product line boosts Nautor’s financial performance

    2019-01-30T12:23:00Z

    At its boot Düsseldorf press conference last week, Finnish yacht-builder Nautor’s Swan said that the renewal of its product range has contributed to enhancing its financial performance.

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    French luxury services firm opens yacht division

    2019-01-29T09:59:00Z

    Barnes, a company based in France that provides tailor-made services to a wealthy French and international customer base, has established a new division offering a suite of yachting services. The news follows the company setting up other new ventures covering art and wine.

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    Sunseeker on track for strong financial year

    2019-01-28T15:23:00Z

    The UK’s Sunseeker International is said to be on plan for the current financial year. Sean Robertson, Sunseeker’s sales and marketing director, told IBI at boot Düsseldorf that the company is “lining up for a good, clear profit year”.